Description

1,9,10-Trihydroxy-9,10-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene (1-Alpha,9-Alpha,1 0-Beta) is a complex polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and reference standard for studying metabolic pathways and carcinogenic mechanisms related to polycyclic aromatic compounds. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development laboratories focused on oncology, toxicology, and environmental health sciences.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference material in studies of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolism and DNA adduct formation.
• Oncology Research: Serves as a key intermediate or metabolite analog in carcinogenesis research for investigating the biological activity of methylcholanthrene derivatives.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed as a model compound in environmental and occupational health studies to understand the toxicity profile of oxidized PAH metabolites.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a synthetic building block or a metabolite standard in the development of analytical methods for drug discovery programs.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional laboratories for fundamental chemical and biological research involving dihydrodiol and triol derivatives of PAHs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,9,10-Trihydroxy-9,10-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene (1-Alpha,9-Alpha,1 0-Beta)
CAS No.	65831-43-8
Molecular Formula	C21H16O3
Molecular Weight	316.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1α,9α,10β-Trihydroxy-9,10-dihydro-3-methylcholanthrene; 3-Methylcholanthrene-1,9,10-triol (1α,9α,10β-isomer); 1,9,10-Trihydroxy-9,10-dihydro-3-methylcholanthrene; (1α,9α,10β)-1,9,10-Trihydroxy-9,10-dihydro-3-methylcholanthrene; 3-MC-1,9,10-triol; 1,9,10-Trihydroxy-3-methylcholanthrene dihydrodiol; A metabolite of 3-Methylcholanthrene
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Quality Control

Our 1,9,10-Trihydroxy-9,10-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research applications. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research integrity and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light tan solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.